


Pedicalm Oral Solution
Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 27 Oct 2025 | 11:35 PM (IST)

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General Information



Your child’s medicine at a glance
Use Pedicalm Oral Solution only as directed by your child’s doctor. It is usually given before bedtime or before a medical or diagnostic procedure to help your child relax or fall asleep. The dose and timing will be decided by the doctor based on your child’s age, weight, and medical condition. As Pedicalm Oral Solution remains active for several hours, your child may feel sleepy or less alert the following morning.
Pedicalm Oral Solution is intended for short-term use under medical supervision. It should not be used regularly to make a child sleep or stay calm under normal circumstances. Prolonged or excessive use may lead to dependence or reduced effectiveness over time. Do not stop the medicine suddenly without medical advice, as this may cause withdrawal symptoms.
Some children may experience mild side effects such as drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, or unsteady movement after taking Pedicalm Oral Solution. These effects are usually temporary and subside as the body adjusts. However, if these symptoms persist, worsen, or cause discomfort, consult your child’s doctor promptly.
Before starting Pedicalm Oral Solution, inform your child’s doctor about any history of allergies, liver, kidney, or heart problems, or any previous reaction to sedative medicines. This helps ensure safe and effective treatment tailored to your child’s needs.
Uses of Pedicalm Oral Solution in children
- As a Sedative
Benefits of Pedicalm Oral Solution for your child
Pedicalm Oral Solution helps calm your child by reducing brain activity responsible for wakefulness, making the child feel relaxed, drowsy, and ready to sleep. This effect helps ease anxiety and discomfort before medical or surgical procedures, ensuring a smoother and less distressing experience for both the child and the healthcare provider.
Side effects of Pedicalm Oral Solution in children
- Impaired coordination
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
How can I give Pedicalm Oral Solution to my child?
How Pedicalm Oral Solution works
Quick tips
- Give Pedicalm Oral Solution to your child only before bedtime if it is prescribed for insomnia, or as advised by the doctor. If you forget to give it at bedtime, skip the missed dose. Do not give it at any other time of the day, as it may cause daytime drowsiness, dizziness, or confusion.
- This medicine may cause drowsiness or sleepiness. Ensure your child avoids activities that require concentration or coordination soon after taking Pedicalm Oral Solution.
- Never self-medicate your child. Use Pedicalm Oral Solution only on a doctor’s prescription and strictly for the duration recommended.
- Inform your child’s doctor if your child experiences vomiting, stomach upset, abdominal pain, or unusual tiredness while taking this medicine.
- Let the doctor know if your child has a history of heart, liver, or kidney problems, as the dose or suitability may need adjustment.
- Avoid giving other sedatives, antihistamines, or cough and cold medicines unless prescribed, as they may increase drowsiness or cause side effects.
Safety advice

Kidney
Consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child’s doctor before giving Pedicalm Oral Solution to your child.

Liver
Consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child’s doctor before giving Pedicalm Oral Solution to your child.
Interaction with drugs
Warfarin (Oral Route)
Frequently asked questions
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References
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- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:




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